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What’s the big deal about the Definition of Done in Scrum?

Scrum.org

People may not see the point when they hear about the Definition of Done in Scrum. They may say, "We are so sick of talking about the Definition of Done," or “Why does this matter?” First and foremost, what is a Definition of Done? Others may think a code review is needed before the work can be considered done.

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Wicked Problem Solving Course Review (PMI)

Rebel’s Guide to PM

Welcome to my PMI Wicked Problem Solving review! In this independent review, I’ll share: Whether the course is really worth it (I think so) Why it’s good for experienced project and change management practitioners Who shouldn’t do the course? I had not heard of Tom before, but he is a tech pioneer, facilitator, and TED speaker.

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SWOT analysis in project management: definition, instruction & example

Inloox

How to perform a SWOT analysis Once the SWOT analysis is completed: 5 key approaches for strategy development Concrete example: SWOT analysis in a software development project Conclusion 1. Understanding these strengths allows the project team to target them in order to maximize the project's chances of success.

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Definition Of Done (DOD) Explanation and Example

Scrum.org

This article will review a few different thoughts on the DOD, relate the DOD to acceptance criteria, and show an example of a DOD. I've seen Scrum Teams that don't have DODs and Scrum Teams that have such poor DODs that they are not actionable. During this article, we’ll look at some basics about the DOD.

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How to Recover A Troubled Program

Rebel’s Guide to PM

There’s only one thing worse than being told bad news, and that is being told about bad news late. Technical failure: this creates a program integration risk as what you are building might not sit in the organization’s architecture any longer. Using an outside assessment team creates objectivity.

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IT Audit: Definition & Quick Guide

ProjectManager.com

And, unlike in the physical world, where bad neighborhoods are more clearly demarcated, cyber threats can be like a trojan horse. Bottom line: technology is useful, but it’s also vulnerable. Audits sound bad. IT audits have been going on since the mid-1960s and continuously evolving since that point as the technology advances.

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Definition of 'Done': What It Is and How It Supports Scrum Events

Scrum.org

The Definition of ‘Done’ is probably the most misunderstood concept of the Scrum framework. Scrum Guide 202 0 The Definition of ‘Done’ provides a shared understanding among Creators-(The Scrum Team- Developers, Product Owner, and Scrum Master) as well as Inspectors (the stakeholders). It supports Scrum Events.

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